# Tuscan Chicken Orzo

This Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a protein-packed, low-calorie, budget-friendly meal.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 small onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup fresh basil
- 1 lemon juice

## Instructions

1. Take some cleaned boneless chicken thighs and season them with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Give it a mix and let it marinate.
2. Dice half an onion and mince 4 cloves of garlic.
3. In a pan over medium-high heat, sear the chicken on both sides, then remove and finish in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes.
4. Deglaze the pan with white wine, then add the garlic and onions along with sun-dried tomatoes.
5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, season again with the same spices as the chicken, then add 2 cups of orzo pasta and mix.
6. Add 4 cups of chicken stock, cover, and let it cook until the orzo is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
7. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, 2 cups of spinach, and lemon juice.
8. Cut up the cooked chicken and add it on top of the orzo mixture.
9. Top with more Parmesan cheese and parsley.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- large skillet
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYwTv6kv/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/eafc01c1-0e28-4c3b-b51a-a0a879377785
- Extracted: 2025-01-10

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